Important notice for all members of Insulators Local #34:

Local #34 is replacing the Mortuary Fund Beneficiary Form to include two additional beneficiaries in the case that the primary beneficiary designated is deceased at the time of death or the relationship is longer solvent.

pdfPlease fill out the attached form.

Note that is requires the signature of a witness.

 

The International Union would like to recognize our Brothers and Sisters who have honored our countries by serving in the Armed Forces. They will be using this information for an article and Honor Roll in the Fall 2020 Insulators Union Journal. The members who have and continue to serve in both Canada and the United States will be recognized, now and in the future.

Please take a minute to fill the very short survey by clicking here.

Thank you!

In solidarity,

Sam Schultz

Local 34 Members:

pdfClick here to view/download the May 2020  Newsletter.

In addtion to a message from General President James McCourt, there is important information from Local 34 officers.

Stay safe!

In solidarity,

Sam Schultz

John Hancock has updated their login page for the Union Retirement Plan.

Click here to see their video explanation of this change.

If you have not registered to vote, OR if  please go the following website to register online:

Register online.

If any of the following apply, then you will need to register as well:

  • You've changed names
  • You've moved
  • You haven't voted in 4 years

Effective on and after October 1, 2018, the Health Plan eliminated NVA as the vision insurance carrier. Alternatively, the Health Plan implemented a direct reimbursement to the participant for the eligible vision expenses.

In order to receive the reimbursement, simply complete the pdfVision Reimbursement Form and submit it, along with itemized receipts, to Wilson-McShane Corporation (a copy of the Vision Reimbursement Claim Form is included for your convenience).

As a reminder, the schedule of vision benefits (up to $200 per calendar year) was not changed. The benefits remain the same.

The only difference now is the process by which you receive reimbursement:

  • You and your eligible dependents are able to choose any vision provider you wish.
  • You will need to pay up front for any costs you incurred (lenses, frames, contacts, etc.) at the vision provider.
  • Once you have paid you will receive an itemized receipt from the provider.
  • The itemized receipt is required to receive your reimbursement.

Should you have any questions with this, feel free to contact Wilson-McShane Corporation at 952-851-5948.

pdfDownload the Vision Reimbursement Form

St. Patrick's Day Parade Line up Information

The St. Patrick's Day Parade begins promptly at 12:00 P.M., Saturday, March 16th, Rain or Shine!

To make sure everyone has enough time to prepare, the line-up will take place from 10:30-11:45 am.

Insulators Local 34 Members will meet at the corner of Wacouta and 6th Street. Click here for map

Access to the line-up area will close promptly at 11:45 am.

Parade Rules and Regulations:

  • You are expected to be in your line designated position at 11:45 am
  • We CANNOT guarantee late arrivals a spot in the parade
  • All participants are required to be in their designated position, waiting at the start of the parade is NOT PERMITTED, participants that do not comply will be removed from the lineup.
  • We ask the participants in this parade to WALK, NO motorized vehicles will be permitted.
  • Important notice: Ordinance 438.07 - Drinking on Streets
  • No person shall, upon the public streets, lanes, or alleys of said City, or being a trespasser upon the private premises of another, drink beer or intoxicating beverages.
  • The Association permits no political signs or advertisements, no selling, giving, or throwing of objects, articles, candies, etc. by parade participants.;
  • No person marching in the parade shall be permitted to carry or display or cause to be displayed any sign or other material which identifies him or her as a candidate for any elected or appointed office, or which advocates any position on any topic of public debate. No person marching in the parade shall distribute any printed advertisement or other material during or immediately before or after the parade, except St. Patrick's Day Buttons.
  • No silly string
  • No throwing candy (may be exchanged hand to hand)
  • No throwing objects (beads, balls, cards)
  • Persons who violate this provision will not be permitted to participate and may be removed from the parade at the discretion of the Parade Director or any member of the Association. This will be strictly enforced.
  • Please be sure that your parade unit keeps up with the group in front of you to prevent gaps in the St. Patrick's parade by maintaining 10 feet between your group and the group before you.

Insulators #34 5th Annual RIBFEST

Looking for Contestants!

Let us know by filling out the form below or on the PDF! We’ll give you 2 racks of ribs! Come show off your skills!

Saturday's Schedule

  • 6:00 am—8:00 am: Sign in and set up for cooks.
  • 12 pm: Vendors! Come get that information you keep meaning to call about!
  • 2 pm: Food is served! Ribs! Pulled pork! Sausage! Cake! Fruit! Vegetables!
  • 2:30 pm: Rib turn in for Judges.
  • 3 pm: Awards!
  • 4 pm: Clean-up.

THIS YEAR: MORE FUN! MORE FOOD! MORE VENDORS!

Local 34 Ribfest Contest Rules

  1. Have fun!
  2. Each contestant or team will be given 2 racks of ribs; do not bring your own. Only one rack may be presented for judging.
  3. You must bring your own grill.
  4. Check-in and setup time is between 6-8 am.
  5. Vehicles are permitted in contest area for set-up only until 8 am.
  6. Each team is responsible for keeping their cooking area clean before leaving. Cooks are to prepare and cook in as sanitary manner as possible.
  7. All ribs must be turned in for judging between 2:00-2: 30 pm.
  8. Ribs may be submitted wet or dry. No garnish allowed; no sauce puddles, no sauce containers in judging box.

Ribfest 2019 Corn Hole Contest presented by Jason Zuehlke Ph# 507-304-0054

Competition 1:00 to 3:30! Prizes for the winners! Call Jason with any competition questions!

Register here for the Ribfest Competition and/or the Corn Hole Contest:

Sorry this form is not published

pdfOr Download Registration Form Here.

Saturday, August 6, 2022

What you get: 

  • Tickets for you and immediate family members
  • Parking pass for each vehicle parking that day
  • Waterpark Access
  • Picnic from 12:00pm-1:30pm in the Pavilion 
  • Unlimited Rides 
  • Valleyfair is open from 10 am to 11 pm.
  • Lunch served from noon to 1:00 pm.
  • TICKETS: Pick up at front gate table in the morning or Will Call after.

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